BluePearl Pittsburgh Pet Hospitals

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Memorial Day. Our Pittsburgh markets will remain open, providing care and support to the pet community today. ❤️

05/08/2026

🐾 Donor Spotlight: Sirius 🩸
We’d like to give a special thank you to Sirius, an incredible blood donor who recently helped save a life during his donation visit. He was the perfect patient from start to finish!
A big shout-out as well to Dr. Hughley, who went above and beyond, returning home during her shift to bring Sirius in so he could donate. This kind of dedication and compassion truly makes a difference.
Thanks to Sirius and Dr. Hughley’s generosity, a life was saved. 💙

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

Nancy Drew – An Escape Artist 🐾

True to her name, Nancy Drew has always had a knack for disappearing.

The other week, this tiny girl showed up on BluePearl’s North property, and from the moment we saw her, we knew she belonged to someone. Sweet, scrappy and just a little mysterious, we made it our mission to uncover her story and find her way home.

What we discovered was more than we could have imagined…

After a year and a half of being missing, Nancy Drew was reunited with her family!

Chris rescued Nancy Drew about a year before she went missing—tiny, malnourished and fighting lungworm, but full of spirit. Over time, she formed a deep bond with Chris’s one-eyed cat, Jerry, and the two became inseparable.

Then one day, Nancy Drew escaped.

Chris searched tirelessly, holding onto hope even as time passed.

Then just days before Nancy Drew was found, Chris’s brother passed away. Chris believes, in some way, he helped guide Nancy Drew back home.

Today, she is safe and appears to be in good health.

This was a story of resilience, love and connection, and one we won’t soon forget!
❤️✨

04/21/2026

Chomper just turned 12 on Saturday 🥳💛

One of the bravest oncology warriors we know, strong, resilient, and still finding ways to shine. This birthday feels extra special, and we’re celebrating every moment of it. We love you Chomper! ❤️

Here’s to Chomper: tough, loved, and absolutely incredible. 💫

04/06/2026

Nancy Drew – An Escape Artist 🐾

True to her name, Nancy Drew has always had a knack for disappearing acts.

Last week, this tiny girl showed up on BluePearl’s North property, and from the moment we saw her, we knew she belonged to someone. Sweet, scrappy, and just a little mysterious, we made it our mission to uncover her story and find her way home.

What we discovered was more than we could have imagined…

After a year and a half of being missing, Nancy Drew was reunited with her family. A journey filled with resilience, love, and a little bit of fate, her ending is one that will stay with you.

This one will bring tears… all the good kind. ❤️
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Chris Schultz’s Story:
Chris rescued Nancy Drew about a year before she went missing. She first appeared in a neighbor’s yard—tiny, scrappy, and believed to be around three years old. But after bringing her home and taking her to the vet, Chris discovered the truth: Nancy Drew was only about six months old, severely malnourished, and suffering from lungworm, likely from ingesting dirt, slugs, or snails.
Despite such a difficult start, Nancy Drew had a strong spirit. Not long after arriving, she slipped away into Chris’s garage and kept her distance. Chris would go out, gently calling her name and even singing to her, but Nancy Drew remained hidden. Still, there were quiet signs of trust—she continued to eat and use the litter box.
In time, Chris was able to bring her back inside and introduced her to Jerry, her one-eyed cat. The two quickly formed a deep bond and became inseparable companions.
Then one day, Nancy Drew escaped. Chris searched tirelessly and sought help from Animal Friends, where Nancy Drew had slipped out of her carrier right at the front door. The staff offered support, posters, and reassurance, encouraging Chris to hold onto hope.
Her absence took a visible toll on Jerry, who became withdrawn and depressed.
Time passed—an entire year and a half.
Then, just days before Nancy Drew was found and reunited with Chris, tragedy struck: Chris’s brother passed away.
Chris feels there is meaning in that timing—that her brother, in some way, helped guide Nancy Drew back home.
Today, Nancy Drew is safe again and appears to be in good health. While she and Jerry are not yet fully reunited, they sit quietly on opposite sides of a door, as if remembering one another and slowly finding their way back.
It is a story of survival, love, and connection, the kind that endures, even through loss, distance, and time.

03/18/2026

We’re so lucky to have Jackie in our market! Her dedication to teaching and sharing her veterinary expertise with our teams every day is incredible. ❤️

This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting Jacqueline Dawson, CVT, VTS (ECC), a senior patient care training coordinator in our Pittsburgh market. Jacqueline’s passion for veterinary medicine was sparked by her love for clinical skills and her desire to be a part of the collaborative case discussions that define the patient care experience at BluePearl.

As a trainer and a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in emergency and critical care, she is dedicated to mentorship and making the ICU a welcoming space for everyone. For Jacqueline, the most rewarding part of her role is watching others grow into experts who then train the next generation of caregivers."We are all shaped by our own unique experiences, and it is those that give us each our own special perspective to contribute towards the bigger picture," Jacqueline shares. "I believe in mutual respect towards everyone and taking the time to listen to others and help them learn how to cultivate their voice."

Through her work and her involvement in the WIMMIN Associate Resource Group (ARG), Jacqueline advocates for open conversations that empower women to speak up about their experiences and ensure their stories are heard.

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline for her expertise, her leadership, and her commitment to fostering a supportive community for all!

03/09/2026

Two-year-old Josie came to us a month and a half ago with a hind-end wound and immediately captured the hearts of everyone here! 💕

During her stay, she’s been a huge help with our day-to-day workload. Josie made sure the ICU nurses were always on top of their duties and proudly served as the OR Coordinator’s assistant, helping ensure our surgery service ran like a well-oiled machine.

While we’re so happy she’s going home to her family, she will definitely be missed around here. Goodbye, sweet Josie — we’re so glad we got to be part of your journey! We love you 💕 🐾

03/04/2026

Last year, Makwa was transferred to us for lymphoma treatment and he made quite the first impression by arriving to his very first chemo appointment in his finest pajamas. 🐾💙 Clearly, he understood the importance of being both brave and comfortable!

So for his FINAL planned chemotherapy treatment today, we decided there was only one appropriate way to celebrate… a clinic-wide Oncology PJ party in his honor! 🎉🩺

Makwa has handled his treatment like an absolute champion, and we couldn’t be more proud of the resilience and joy he’s brought to our team along the way. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. ❤️

Join us in congratulating Makwa on completing his planned chemo treatments, we’re all cheering you on, sweet boy! 💪✨

02/12/2026

Join us tomorrow!! 🤩

"I’ve worked alongside exceptional teams, built meaningful relationships with pet parents, and continued to grow through the opportunities BluePearl has provided."

Lacie Cooper, our assistant practice manager at our North Pittsburgh, PA, hospital shared these reflections on what it means to build a career with us. Since joining the team 15 years ago, Lacie has been a cornerstone in our hospital, advancing from a client service coordinator on the emergency team, through various leadership roles.

Today, she helps oversee one of our largest hospitals, supporting over 400 Associates. Beyond daily operations, Lacie is a passionate advocate for our people, leading hospital-wide engagement initiatives and helping shape the future of BluePearl by spearheading various pilot programs.

We are incredibly grateful for Lacie’s vision and the enduring passion she brings to our Pittsburgh community every day.

If you would like to meet Lacie and many of our other Pittsburgh leaders, join us for a veterinary technician hiring event on Feb. 13!
Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4tNR0jM